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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 1

Who among the following was the first Indian origin recipient of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Gobind Behari Lal was a scholar, scientist, journalist and revolutionary of the Gadar movement for Indian independence. He was one of the earliest Indian scholars to come to the United States for higher education. In 1937, He became the first Indian to win the Pulitzer Prize.
He was a founder and president of the National Association of Science Writers in 1940. Among his many awards, He received the Padma Bhushan in 1969 and Tamra Patra in 1973.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 2

Of which Indian state is ‘Gamocha’ a cultural symbol? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Gamocha (Gamusa) is a symbol of Assamese culture is equivalent to towel. Gamocha means a cloth to wipe the body: Ga (body), Mocha (wipe). It is a piece of cloth having multiple uses and meanings.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 3

How many members are present in the Sri Lankan parliament? (SSC CGL 2018)

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The Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the supreme legislative body of Sri Lanka. It consists of two hundred and twenty-five (225) members known as Members of Parliament (MPs). Members are elected by proportional representation for five-year terms, with universal suffrage. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 4

Viyahula Giddha’ is a popular folk dance performed during mar riages in the Indian state of ______· (SSC CGL 2018)

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Viyahula Giddha is the most popular folk dance for women in the state of Punjab. The Giddha performed during marriage ceremonies.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 5

Who became the first Indian player to represent India at the Wimbledon Tennis Championship of Independent India? (SSC CGL 2018)

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In 1954, Ramanathan Krishnan became the first Asian and Indian player to win the boys' singles title at Wimbledon, beating Ashley Cooper in the final. He played during the 1950s and 1960s. He reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 1960. In his course of Tennis career, Ramanathan Krishnan has beaten all the famous Tennis players like Rod Laver, Neil Fraser and Emerson.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 6

World Global Recycling Day was observed on ____ in 2019. (SSC CGL 2018)

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Global Recycling Day will focus on the power of youth, education and innovation in ensuring a brighter future for the planet. It will take place on 18th March 2019. Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 7

Which of the following countries has the largest parliament in the world? (SSC CGL 2018)

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China has the largest parliament in the world with 3,000 members in the Chinese National People's Congress.
The China Parliament is called as Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui in chinese language.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 8

Who among th e following is the auth or of the book ‘A Passage to Englan d’? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Nirad C. Chaudhuri is the author of the book "A passage to England".

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 9

Who authored ‘A Century is not Enough ’in 2018? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Sourav Ganguly authored "A Century is not Enough" in 2018.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 10

Who among the following became the first woman to win the Abel Prize 2019? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Karen Uhlenbeck was awarded the 2019 Abel Prize. She is the first woman awarded this top honor in mathematics. "Uhlenbeck's research has led to revolutionary advances at the intersection of mathematics and physics.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 11

In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic Gold in the game of hockey? (SSC CGL 2018)

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The Indian field hockey team defeated the British team by scoring 4-0 to win the country's first gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. It was the country's first Olympic gold medal since India became independent.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 12

Chepu is a un ique cultural symbol of ________. (SSC CGL 2018)

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Chepu is the cultural symbol of Nepal. The Kritimukha (meaning face of majesty, fame or glory) image is extremely popular amongst the Newar craftsmen of Nepal, where it is known as chepu. According to legend, chepu (Aruna) was the elder brother of Garuda and was destined to be the bravest and most virtuous of all celestial beings.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 13

Who among the following is/was the longest serving governor of an Indian state? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Padmaja Naidu (1900 - 2 May 1975) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. Her parents were Sarojini Naidu and Mutyala Govindrajulu Naidu.  At the age of 21, she co-founded the Indian National Congress in the Nizam ruled princely state of Hyderabad.  In 1956 she was appointed the Governor of West Bengal. She was the longest-serving female governor with 11-year (3 November 1956 - 1 June 1967) tenure in West Bengal.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 14

As of April 2019 who is longest serving chief minister of an Indian state? (SSC CGL 2018)

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As of April 2019, Pawan Kumar Chamling the Chief Minister of Sikkim, with the tenure of 24 years 5 months 12 days had become the longest serving chief minister in India. He surpassed Jyoti Basu, 5-term Bengal CM from June 21, 1977 to November 6, 2000.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 15

In December 2018, Havelock Islan d was ren amed as ________. (SSC CGL 2018)

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  • Havelock Island was renamed as Swaraj Dweep in 2018.
  • The island is part of Ritchie's Archipelago in the Andaman Islands.
  • The island is a famous tourist destination for its diving sites and scenic beaches.
  • It is 90 minutes away from the capital of the Islands, Port Blair by ferry.
SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 16

Which of the following is the national sport of Bangladesh? (SSC CGL 2018)

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Kabaddi is the national sport of Bangladesh. Although Cricket and Football are  the most popular sports in Bangladesh.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 17

Who is the author of the book The Buddha and His Dhamma? (SSC CGL 2018)

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The Buddha and His Dhamma was the last work of Indian statesman and scholar B. R. Ambedkar. It was first published in 1957 after Ambedkar's death on 6 December 1956. The Buddha and His Dhamma is a treatise on Buddha's life and Buddhism.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 18

Name the comprehensive pen sion man agemen t system developed by the Department of Telecom in December 2018. (SSC CGL 2018)

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To facilitate pensioners of the telecom department, Govt. has launched comprehensive pension management software SAMPANN. It is an acronym for System for Accounting and Management of Pension, will help in timely disbursement of pensions.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 19

With which sport is th e term bleeder associated? (SSC CGL 2018)

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The term Bleeder along with Accidental Butt, Bolo Punch, Bout, Brawler, Break, Buckle, Canvas, Card, Caught Cold, Clinch, Walkout Bout, Whiskers etc. is associated with Boxing.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: General Knowledge - 1 - Question 20

What was the theme of World AIDS Day 2018? (SSC CGL 2018)

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On 1 December 2018, WHO joined global partners to commemorate World AIDS Day under the theme "Know Your Status". This was also an occasion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day - a pioneering global health campaign first initiated by WHO in 1988.

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